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Home Security Systems: An Overview of Home Security and Alarm Systems

Are you interested in learning more about home security systems before you purchase one for your home? Read this article to learn about monitored systems, non-monitored systems, costs and equipment.

Monitored vs. Non-Monitored Systems

A non-monitored alarm system will only notify neighboring individuals. However, a monitored alarm system will notify those in the area, as well as the alarm representatives.

Alarm representatives will contact the homeowner at home as well as local authorities if the alarm is not shut off. If homeowners are away while their home is being burglarized, the police would still come to home to investigate the disturbance. Most homeowners are better off getting a monitored system for this reason.

Costs

When homeowners purchase a monitored security system, there is an installation fee and monthly monitoring fee. The installation fee varies depending on the type of system purchased. This variation is greater than the variation of the monthly fee. Monthly fees can cost slightly more if homeowners decide they want their home to be monitored for more than burglary. For example, ADT offers medical monitoring and fire and carbon monoxide monitoring.

Equipment

The type of equipment that the security system comes with varies depending on the type of system purchased as well as the security system company. The standard features of a home security system include

  • Touchpad or Keypad
  • Door and Window Sensors
  • Interior Sounder
  • Interior Motion Sensors

Most home security systems will sell other security equipment such as security cameras or exterior horns. These features are additional and need to be requested by the homeowner.

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